1961 Mississippi College Choctaws football team

American college football season February 2026 July 2024 1961 Mississippi College Choctaws football Independent 8–1 Hartwell McPhail 3rd Alton Greenlee Alton Greenlee G. T. Thames Robinson Field The 1961 Mississippi College Choctaws football team was an American football team that represented Mississippi College as an independent during the 1961 college football season. In their third year under head coach Hartwell McPhail, the Choctaws compiled an 8–1 record, shut out their first four opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 209 to 60 points.Choctaws' Statistics Show Top Team Effort The Clarion-Ledger Kerry Gough November 23, 1961 2B https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-choctaws-statistics-show/151547113/ Newspapers.com The Choctaws' 8–1 record marked the program's best season since 1927 Choctaws compiled a perfect 8–0 record. The team set a school record with an average of 264.0 rushing yards per game, Mississippi College Football Record Book https://www.gochoctaws.com/documents/2023/1/10/FB_Record_Book__Revised_.pdf?path=football Mississippi College January 10, 2023 March 26, 2024 while holding opponents to an average of only 99.9 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Alton Greenlee, weighing only 150 pounds, was selected as the team's most valuable player.Greenlee, Thames Are Choc Grid Captains The Clarion-Ledger November 29, 1961 18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-greenlee-thames-are-choc/151547327/ Newspapers.com He led the team in total offense (371 rushing yards, 272 passing yards) and 68 points scored (10 touchdowns and four two-point conversion). Fullback G. T. Thames led the team in rushing with 483 yards on 98 carries (4.9 yard average). Reserve quarterback Charles Garrett set a new school record with an average of 20.0 yards on 11 punt returns. The team played its home games at Robinson Field in Clinton, Mississippi. Schedule y September 16 at 1961 Arkansas A&M Boll Weevils Arkansas A&M Monticello, AR W 27-0 Choctaw Starters Set For Saturday Kickoff The Clarion-Ledger September 15, 1961 22 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-choctaw-starters-set-for/151546304/ Newspapers.comChocs Defeat A&M 27 To 0 The Clarion-Ledger September 17, 1961 1C https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-chocs-defeat-am-27-to-0/151544032/ Newspapers.com September 23 at 1961 Southern State Muleriders Southern State (AR) Magnolia, AR W 20-0 Choctaws Scalp Southern St. 20-0 The Clarion-Ledger Norman Gough September 24, 1961 4B https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-choctaws-scalp-southern-s/151545616/ Newspapers.com September 30 1961 Austin Kangaroos Austin Robinson Field Clinton, MS W 29-0 MC Chocs Rap Austin By 29-0 The Clarion-Ledger Jerry Rankin October 1, 1961 1F https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-mc-chocs-rap-austin-by-29/151546033/ Newspapers.com October 7 at 1961 Henderson State Reddies Henderson State Arkadelphia, AR W 13-0 Choctaws Travel For Next Outing The Clarion-Ledger October 5, 1961 4C https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-choctaws-travel-for-next/151547204/ Newspapers.comChocs Score Fourth Shutout In Row, 13-0 The Clarion-Ledger Norman Gough October 8, 1961 4C https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-chocs-score-fourth-shutou/151544959/ Newspapers.com October 14 1961 Southwestern Lynx Southwestern (TN)<hc> Robinson Field Clinton, MS W 22-6 Mississippi College Ends Southwestern's Streak, 22-6 The Commercial Appeal Michael Simmons October 15, 1961 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-mississippi-colleg/151545936/ Newspapers.com October 21 at Jacksonville State Paul Snow Stadium Jacksonville, AL L 6-21 Chocs Suffer First Loss At Jacksonville, 21 To 6 The Clarion-Ledger Robert Fulton October 22, 1961 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-chocs-suffer-first-loss-a/151544849/ Newspapers.com November 4 Howard (AL) Robinson Field Clinton, MS W 15-14 Chocs Gunning For Howard This Week The Clarion-Ledger October 29, 1961 4B https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-chocs-gunning-for-howard/151546165/ Newspapers.comChocs And Howard In Clinton Battle The Clarion-Ledger November 4, 1961 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-chocs-and-howard-in-clint/151545827/ Newspapers.comChocs Down Howard 15-14 The Clarion-Ledger Jerry Rankin November 5, 1961 1C https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-chocs-down-howard-15-14/151546526/ Newspapers.com November 11 1961 Carson–Newman Eagles Carson–Newman Robinson Field Clinton, MS W 25-14 Chocs End Home Slate In Televised Contest The Clarion-Ledger November 8, 1961 19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-chocs-end-home-slate-in-t/151546419/ Newspapers.comChoctaws Set For Top Carson-Newman Eleven The Clarion-Ledger November 11, 1961 10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-choctaws-set-for-top-cars/151546681/ Newspapers.comChoc Express Wins By 35-14 The Clarion-Ledger Jerry Rankin November 12, 1961 1C https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-choc-express-wins-by-35-1/151545723/ Newspapers.com November 18 at Sewanee McGee Field Sewanee, TN W 42-6 Chocs Tear Up Sewanee The Clarion-Ledger November 19, 1961 1C https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-chocs-tear-up-sewanee/151544758/ Newspapers.com Mississippi College Football Record Book https://www.gochoctaws.com/documents/2023/1/10/FB_Record_Book__Revised_.pdf?path=football Mississippi College January 10, 2023 4 March 26, 2024 Personnel Players Players receiving varsity letters in 1961 were: 30em Fred Akers, fullback Bill Bobo, guard Bob Bobo, tackle, winner of most-improved player awardBill and Bob Bobo were twin brothers. George Bond, guard John Bowlin, tackle Vonnie Mac Breland, tackle Jerry Bustin, guard Charles Faulkner, end Jerry Foshee, guard, winner of best blocker award Charles Garrett, quarterback Alton Greenlee, quarterback and co-captain Dewey Herring, end Benson Holland, halfback Tommy Hudson, guard Jimmy Jinkins, tackle Billy Kelson, halfback Eddie Killough, guard Mart McMullan, center, winner of sportsmanship award Benny McKibbens, end Ray McPhail, halfback James Merritt, fullback Norman Minton, halfback Billy Newman, end Paul Pounds, end Jimbo Robertson, center Jack Root, quarterback Charles Simmons, tackle Clem Stovall, fullback G. T. Thames, fullback and co-captain Charles Underwood, halfback Mike Vinson, end Pat Watts, halfback Bud Yeats, center Coaches Head coach - Hartwell McPhail Assistant coaches Bernard Blackwell (line) Ken Bramlett (ends) James Parkman (backfield) References Mississippi College Category:Mississippi College Choctaws football seasons Mississippi College Choctaws football